DIVAN


Meaning of DIVAN in English

di ‧ van /dɪˈvæn $ ˈdaɪvæn/ BrE AmE noun [countable]

[ Date: 1500-1600 ; Language: Turkish ; Origin: Persian diwan 'official book, council room, seat in such a room' ]

1 . a bed with a thick base

2 . a long low soft seat without a back or arms

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